Supervisor Coding

CommonSpirit Health•Rancho Cordova, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

As the Coding Supervisor, reporting to the Coding Manager, you will be responsible for the efficient operation of their designated Coding and Data Entry teams. This role involves overseeing all team functions related to professional coding and data entry, ensuring productivity and accuracy. Key responsibilities include supervising staff by assigning work, developing procedures and job aids, and keeping the team updated on regulatory changes impacting coding and billing. The supervisor also plays a crucial role in maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other standards, as directed by the Coding Manager. The position involves significant personnel management duties, such as interviewing, hiring, training, conducting performance appraisals, and addressing employee relations. The supervisor is also responsible for ensuring staff have the necessary resources, reviewing audit results to maintain quality, and managing timecards. Furthermore, the Coding Supervisor monitors and trends coding-related denials to optimize reimbursement and identify process improvements within the revenue cycle. They collaborate with staff and providers to provide education on coding and billing requirements for clinical documentation improvement and work with the Accounts Receivable team on charge corrections. This role is central to maintaining coding accuracy, compliance, and team efficiency within Dignity Health Medical Foundation. This position is remote within California .

Requirements

6 years professional fee coding experience. 2-3 years of Lead/ Sr. Coder and or supervisory experience
High school diploma or equivalent
CPC or CCS-P Certification
Must have and maintain an in-depth knowledge of CPT, ICD and HCPCS coding guidelines

Nice To Haves

GECB/IDX and Cerner experience preferred

Responsibilities

Overseeing team functions related to professional coding and data entry
Supervising staff by assigning work
Developing procedures and job aids
Keeping the team updated on regulatory changes impacting coding and billing
Maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other standards
Interviewing, hiring, training, conducting performance appraisals, and addressing employee relations
Ensuring staff have the necessary resources
Reviewing audit results to maintain quality
Managing timecards
Monitoring and trending coding-related denials to optimize reimbursement
Identifying process improvements within the revenue cycle
Collaborating with staff and providers to provide education on coding and billing requirements for clinical documentation improvement
Working with the Accounts Receivable team on charge corrections